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From soaring peaks to wide-open valleys, pristine lakes to thick forests, wildlife to glaciers, there is no shortage of beautiful scenery to capture with your camera. That's why Glacier is considered one of the crown jewels of the National Park System.

When planning a trip to this incredible area, it can be difficult to determine where you should spend your time - there's simply too many gorgeous areas to take in.

In this quick guide, I offer up a few of my recommendations for what to photograph in Glacier National Park.

Avalanche Gorge

One of the most popular hikes in all of Glacier National Park, the trek to Avalanche Gorge is certainly worth the physical effort.

The payoff is a river of crystal blue waters flowing rapidly through a narrow gorge.

The gorge, in turn, is covered in lush, green plant life in the summer, and that combination of deep greens and electric blue is one that makes for a highly dramatic photo.

But the journey to the gorge reveals even more fodder for your camera. Winding through the forest, the trail takes you through the easternmost cedar forest in the U.S.

The 100-foot red cedars - some of which grow to seven feet wide - stand as testament to the striking beauty of this area.